Illusions is the first album featuring Brazilian jazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias as a leader.

[4] The record was released in 1986 on the Denon label.

[5][6][7] Scott Yanow of Allmusic noted "Eliane Elias' debut as a leader ... finds her abandoning the electric keyboards in favor of acoustic piano.

A fine start to a significant solo career."

Illusions peaked at #1 Radio & Records in September 1987 on the Contemporary Jazz chart.